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What Causes Swelling Behind The Ear And Stiffness In The Neck?
I have a swelling slightly behind my ear which has resulted in stiffness and soreness in my neck and shoulder. My PCP diagnosed it as an inflammation and prescribed prednisone. I am finishing the second script. (One 6 day taper and another 12 day taper. I The swelling has not gone down and is now starting behind the other ear. Any thoughts?
Mon, 17 Sep 2018
Hi,
The symptoms can be related to an inflammation of the mastoid.
Mastoiditis is a bacterial infection of the mastoid air cells surrounding the inner and middle ear.
I suggest you use anti-inflammatory medications such as Ibuprofen for the swelling. Antibiotics may be needed if the symptoms continue.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi,
General & Family Physician
The symptoms can be related to an inflammation of the mastoid.
Mastoiditis is a bacterial infection of the mastoid air cells surrounding the inner and middle ear.
I suggest you use anti-inflammatory medications such as Ibuprofen for the swelling. Antibiotics may be needed if the symptoms continue.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi,
General & Family Physician
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